Two weeks ago, D.C. United players, officials and fans were outraged by the work of referee Baldomero Toledo, who they believe flubbed four critical calls - three of which went against United - in a 2-1 loss at New England.

There's still more than a month to go before the MLS Northwest rivalry officially kicks off when expansion Portland visits Seattle, but on the other side of the country, two teams are ready for Year Two of getting in each other's face.

Some changes were forced and some were discretionary, but regardless of motivation, the Crew and FC Dallas, which meet In the second Friday night game of the season (7:30 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel), aren't what they were in 2010.